1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Lake Morgan Hopson"; Article;
Page 172; submitted by Lake (Morgan) Hopson, HC 72, Box 4713, Gilbert, WV 25621.
1. Douglas Mortuary; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"McKinley “Shawn” Hopson III, 47, of Roderfield, WV, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023 at the residence of his fiancé in Big Sandy. Born January 29, 1976 in Welch, he was the son of Peggy Hopson of Roderfield and the late McKinley Hopson Jr.
Shawn was a welder and truck mechanic for B&J Trucking. He was a graduate of Mount View High School and Hobart Institute in Ohio. He was of the Methodist Faith.
In addition to his mother, those left to cherish his memories are his fiancé Melissa Bailey of Big Sandy; three sons, Brian Prichard of Gary, Tyler Prichard of Princeton, Josh Prichard of Twin Branch; one daughter, Kayla Prichard of Big Sandy; one brother, Shane Hopson, and wife Vanessa of Oakvale, WV; many grandchildren whom he loved dearly and a host of friends.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 12:00 Noon from the Douglas Mortuary Chapel in Welch. Burial will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton.
Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday one hour prior to the services.
Pallbearers will be family and friends.
The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is serving the family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.douglasmortuary.com"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1963); Page 307; WV Archives Website.
Clarence Olan Stepp; age 47; born in Goodman, WV; divorced; living at Box 811, Welch, WV; married
on 13 Jul 1963 at Filbert, WV; Phyllis Swartz Ford; age 28; born and living in Filbert, WV; divorced.
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Phyllis Marlene Swartz
Gender Female
Race White
Marriage Age 21
Birth Date abt 1936
Marriage Registration Place Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date 14 Jan 1957
Marriage Place Lebanon, Virginia, USA
Father James Swartz
Mother Ruth Smith
Spouse Harold Carston Ford
Certificate Number 1957002312"
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1963); Page 307; WV Archives Website.
Clarence Olan Stepp; age 47; born in Goodman, WV; divorced; living at Box 811, Welch, WV; married
on 13 Jul 1963 at Filbert, WV; Phyllis Swartz Ford; age 28; born and living in Filbert, WV; divorced.
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Harold Carston Ford
Gender Male
Race White
Marriage Age 30
Birth Date abt 1927
Marriage Registration Place Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date 14 Jan 1957
Marriage Place Lebanon, Virginia, USA
Father Everett C Ford
Mother Doris Love
Spouse Phyllis Marlene Swartz
Certificate Number 1957002312"
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Phyllis Marlene Swartz
Gender Female
Race White
Marriage Age 21
Birth Date abt 1936
Marriage Registration Place Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date 14 Jan 1957
Marriage Place Lebanon, Virginia, USA
Father James Swartz
Mother Ruth Smith
Spouse Harold Carston Ford
Certificate Number 1957002312"
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1963); Page 307; WV Archives Website.
Clarence Olan Stepp; age 47; born in Goodman, WV; divorced; living at Box 811, Welch, WV; married
on 13 Jul 1963 at Filbert, WV; Phyllis Swartz Ford; age 28; born and living in Filbert, WV; divorced.